Joe Thornton has joined the San Jose Sharks organization as a player development coach and hockey operations advisor. He retired from the NHL after the 2021-22 season and had been working in player development unofficially before this official appointment. Thornton spent 15 seasons with the Sharks and had his number 19 retired last year. He ranks 14th in NHL points with 1,539 and is recognized for his impressive career statistics, including over 1,000 assists and participation in 1,500 games.
Joe Thornton has officially re-joined the San Jose Sharks as a player development coach and hockey operations advisor after 15 seasons with the team.
Thornton had his number 19 retired by the Sharks last year and has unofficially worked in player development since retiring from the NHL in 2022.
After a 24-year NHL career, Thornton finished with 1,539 points, ranking 14th in points and just one of 14 players to surpass 1,000 assists.
Thornton was traded to the Sharks from the Boston Bruins in November 2005 and remained until the end of the 2019-2020 season.
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